I had a follow up appointment with my OB this afternoon. Everything looks great! I'm measuring "perfectly" for 15 weeks. Charm's heartbeat was in the 160s and jumped into the 170s when s/he was moving. I'm not feeling movement yet, but the OB explained that the scratching noise we heard on the doppler was movement. Despite feeling rounder every day, the doctor joked, "I thought you were pregnant?!" when looking at my stomach.
Due to a family history of aortic coarctation, we were referred to a pediatric cardiologist when I was ~25 weeks pregnant with Brennan. I asked about being referred again and the doctor agreed that he will send me again later. We'll use the ultrasound through the ob's office as a "screener." This ultrasound will be in 8 weeks. My next ob appointment is in 4 weeks.
I'm feeling great! Still fatigued, but getting much better. Occasional bizarre dreams seem to be the only other symptom...and an expanding waistline!
We've been talking to Brennan more about being a big brother. His response varies daily. Sometimes, he'll reply "I no big brother" or if we ask if he wants a baby at home, he'll answer "No thanks!" Other days, he's more receptive to the idea. Just the other day, we were talking about how he could sing to the baby. He smiled and sweetly began singing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." Mid-way through, he stopped and asked "How about Bob the Builder?" and then asked "Baby like Toy Story?!" We think he may be confused between being a big brother and wearing his big brother shirt. Sometimes when asked about being a big brother, he'll look at his shirt. He enjoys being read his "I'm a Big Brother" book.
Brennan continues to amaze and amuse us every day. He loves identifying numbers and letters. While playing with his foam letters in the bathtub yesterday, he inquired "What sound does ____ say?", imitating the preschool age girls at the babysitter's house. He also enjoys counting objects. With the exception of skipping a few teen numbers, he can count to 20.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
We're Having Another Baby!
We are thrilled to announce that we are having another baby! Our new addition is due August 23, 2012, and we couldn't be more excited!
We've encountered quite the journey to get to this point. A journey we never imagined we would experience. In July and September 2011, we sent babies to heaven far too early. Not a day goes by that we don't think about our angel babies.
Due to our losses, I had several appointments with my OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Specialist. We wanted answers. We wanted solutions. We wanted a baby. Multiple vials of blood later, it was confirmed that MTHFR is my only diagnosis. We knew about this diagnosis prior to conceiving Brennan and treated it with extra folic acid. Because of my diagnosis and two losses, I'm now on Citra Natal (prenatal vitamin and DHA supplement), Folgard, and baby aspirin. I was also prescribed progesterone for the first trimester.
At our initial pregnancy appointment at the OB's office, we were able to see our little miracle with an ultrasound (heartbeat 188 bpm). A beautiful, healthy baby! (Yes, just one!) I heard the heartbeat again (160-165 bpm) at my first appointment with the OB at almost 11 weeks. Hearing a baby's heartbeat is always an amazing sound..and also a sound of relief for a worrying Mommy!
We initially told family and close friends of baby's arrival at Brennan's birthday party. One of his presents from Mommy and Daddy was a "I'm a Big Brother" book. He didn't pay much attention to it, but Grandma Mealy caught on, asking "Is this an announcement?!"
Since my appointment with the OB, I've started telling co-workers about our exciting news. It's been fun telling others and I've been through the full range of emotions: breaking down into tears to being down right giddy.
I can't complain about pregnancy symptoms so far. I had fatigue that seemed to peek around 8 weeks. Adam sent me to bed at 8:30 and I didn't put up a fight most nights.
As with Brennan, we've come up with a nickname for our baby. We've decided on Charm. As in "third time's a charm" and "good luck charm." This baby is a miracle and we can't wait to meet him/her!
We've encountered quite the journey to get to this point. A journey we never imagined we would experience. In July and September 2011, we sent babies to heaven far too early. Not a day goes by that we don't think about our angel babies.
Due to our losses, I had several appointments with my OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Specialist. We wanted answers. We wanted solutions. We wanted a baby. Multiple vials of blood later, it was confirmed that MTHFR is my only diagnosis. We knew about this diagnosis prior to conceiving Brennan and treated it with extra folic acid. Because of my diagnosis and two losses, I'm now on Citra Natal (prenatal vitamin and DHA supplement), Folgard, and baby aspirin. I was also prescribed progesterone for the first trimester.
At our initial pregnancy appointment at the OB's office, we were able to see our little miracle with an ultrasound (heartbeat 188 bpm). A beautiful, healthy baby! (Yes, just one!) I heard the heartbeat again (160-165 bpm) at my first appointment with the OB at almost 11 weeks. Hearing a baby's heartbeat is always an amazing sound..and also a sound of relief for a worrying Mommy!
We initially told family and close friends of baby's arrival at Brennan's birthday party. One of his presents from Mommy and Daddy was a "I'm a Big Brother" book. He didn't pay much attention to it, but Grandma Mealy caught on, asking "Is this an announcement?!"
Since my appointment with the OB, I've started telling co-workers about our exciting news. It's been fun telling others and I've been through the full range of emotions: breaking down into tears to being down right giddy.
I can't complain about pregnancy symptoms so far. I had fatigue that seemed to peek around 8 weeks. Adam sent me to bed at 8:30 and I didn't put up a fight most nights.
As with Brennan, we've come up with a nickname for our baby. We've decided on Charm. As in "third time's a charm" and "good luck charm." This baby is a miracle and we can't wait to meet him/her!
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